Senior Accountant at H&M Group

Athens, Attica, Greece -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Reporting, IFRS, Communication, SAP, Trintech Cadency, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Strategic Thinking, Detail Oriented, Result Driven, Learning Agility, Proactive Mindset

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description Job Description WHAT YOU’LL DO As Senior Accountant for Greece, you will be responsible for ensuring that the financial operations of the organization are well-managed, compliant, and transparent, contributing to overall business success according to H&M group rules and local regulations. You will: • Ensure that accounting procedures comply with local statutory requirements • Perform month-end closing procedures • Be responsible for keeping the books correct and updated according to H&M group rules and local regulations • Be responsible for Intercompany transactions and reconciliations • Secure routines for fixed asset bookings and depreciation calculations • Work in accordance with VAT & Corporate Tax & Withholding Tax rules • Prepare statutory reporting and statistics & take part in Liquidity planning • Research and correct any out-of-balance situations between the GL and sub-ledger • Prepare assigned journal entries & assigned general ledger reconciliations • Review general ledger reconciliations prepared by others • Prepare monthly commissions • Support and assist audits (both internal and external) • Maintain contact with other accounting departments in the HUB and Shared Service Center. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH As Senior Accountant, you will work closely with local accounting and consultants in HUB ensuring cross-collaboration with shared service center. In addition, you will collaborate with other accounting managers, seniors or experts across countries in HUB East Europe, ensuring cross-collaboration for accurate, compliant and efficient HUB accounting process. WHO YOU ARE We are looking for people with… • At least 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in retail business or a similar sector (FMCG) • Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken; additional language skills are a plus • Proficiency in accounting software, preferably SAP and Trintech Cadency • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with a preference for a master’s degree combined with equivalent experience in accounting and to be a certified accountant And people who are… • Detailed oriented, result driven and strategic thinker • Clear and inspiring in communication with excellent organizational and time management skills • Ambitious and highly responsive to challenges, with a proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments and quickly adapt through strong learning agility • Well-structured and able to drive goals forward with a proactive mindset WHO WE ARE H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. • 25% staff discount in all H&M Brands • Private Health & Life Insurance • H&M Incentive share scheme-HIP. Learn more about the program here. • Long Service Reward • Extensive internal training and onboarding program • Possibility of growing within the company (over 70% of our recruitment processes are internal) • Hybrid work model JOIN US Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. This is a full-time position based in Athens, Greece. The role will report to HUB East Europe Accounting Manager. Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than the 17th of October. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through our career page. Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here. *We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Accountant, you will ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and manage the financial operations of the organization. You will perform month-end closing procedures, handle intercompany transactions, and prepare statutory reporting.